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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
FCL - 23
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Kitahachi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burian.
Kitahachi misses with an uppercut
and Burian counters with a nice body shot.
Kitahachi throws a shot from downtown. Burian moves away and avoids it.
Burian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kitahachi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burian lunges at Kitahachi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kitahachi's hand.
Kitahachi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kitahachi moves away from the strike by Burian.
Burian throws a hook but Kitahachi blocks it.
Burian misses with a looping left.
Kitahachi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burian is able to avoid easily.
Burian scores with a decent looking hook.
Kitahachi misses with a left hand
and Burian counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Kitahachi is rocked!
Burian moves away from the strike by Kitahachi.
Kitahachi is still on wobbly legs! Can Burian finish him?
Kitahachi scores with a nice strike.
Kitahachi seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitahachi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burian.
Kitahachi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burian. Burian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Burian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Kitahachi. Beautiful body shot.
Burian throws a hook to the side of Kitahachi's head but Kitahachi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kitahachi blocks a jab.
Kitahachi tries to move into range but Burian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kitahachi's coach down at Rising Sun Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kitahachi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Burian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burian digs a good hook to Kitahachi's body.
Kitahachi misses with a lunging right hand
and Kitahachi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Burian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kitahachi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy left from Burian finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitahachi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burian circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kitahachi to the canvas! Kitahachi doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Burian keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klement Burian! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 20
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
De Gindra shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brooks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
De Gindra wants to pass the guard but Brooks is keeping the position.
Brooks is controlling De Gindra's posture.
De Gindra is in close to Brooks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Gindra definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Gindra trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks is pulling down on De Gindra's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Brooks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Gindra trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Gindra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Gindra scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Gindra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1##SUB#
De Gindra is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brooks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brooks has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Brooks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brooks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
De Gindra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Gindra is trying to control the position but Brooks postures up.
Brooks looking to pass the guard.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but De Gindra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Gindra is trying to control the position but Brooks postures up. #T2#
De Gindra is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brooks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
De Gindra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
De Gindra working for submissions but it's allowed Brooks to get to half guard.
De Gindra on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Gindra tries to get out of the position.
Brooks is thwarting De Gindra's attempts to control the position.
De Gindra is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brooks in particular looking to stall.
De Gindra trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
De Gindra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Gindra is trying to control but can't.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brooks is trying to control the action in half guard but De Gindra is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brooks shoots for a takedown but De Gindra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
De Gindra closes the distance and clinches up with Brooks, looking for a takedown. De Gindra pushes Brooks against the cage but Brooks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brooks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Gindra pinned against the cage. De Gindra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
De Gindra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brooks as he jumps to the side. #T4#
De Gindra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brooks counters with a three punch combo that has De Gindra backing up. De Gindra nods at Brooks to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnaud De Gindra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks dives in for a single leg takedown but De Gindra sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jarred Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Gindra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brooks is fending him off so far but De Gindra persists. Nope, Brooks circles away and we're back to standing.
Brooks tries for a takedown but De Gindra circles away easily#TD#
and De Gindra counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brooks looks winded!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Gindra lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks is not content to let De Gindra control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Gindra prevents Brooks from standing back up.
Brooks has hold of De Gindra's hands but De Gindra slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
De Gindra not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jarred Brooks will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
De Gindra looking to score a takedown here. Brooks is defending well but De Gindra drives through and ends up in Brooks's guard.
De Gindra trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Gindra cracks Brooks with a solid left hand.
De Gindra working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brooks's head.
De Gindra scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brooks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Gindra wants to pass the guard but Brooks is keeping the position.
De Gindra trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
De Gindra preventing the sweep.
De Gindra postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Gindra is in close to Brooks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Gindra slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
De Gindra trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Gindra distracts Brooks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Gindra distracts Brooks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Gindra makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2##SUB#
De Gindra has gone for a leg lock! Brooks slips out almost immediately though and dives into De Gindra's guard.#REVB##SUB#
De Gindra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brooks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brooks's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
De Gindra working for submissions but it's allowed Brooks to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
De Gindra is trying to control Brooks's posture. Brooks takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for De Gindra! Brooks is rotating here... this could be the end... De Gindra is out! Brooks has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jarred Brooks!
Jarred Brooks very nearly forgot to thank BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 18
Date: Apr 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Fair swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fair should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fair looks to clinch
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fair doesn't seem bothered though.
Fair misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Fair tries to clinch
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva is looking to wear down Fair with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fair looks winded!
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fair.
A shot to the liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silva lands a jab.#CUT#It looks like Ric Fair has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fair under the eye.
Fair walks straight into a right hand from Silva - that's dropped him! Silva jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Fair from any more punishment! Fair complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zaid Silva! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Kombate misses with a wild combination.
Charles half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#KD2#
Kombate sends Charles crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kombate is motioning to the referee to let Charles up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Charles is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Rubens Charles has been cut.
Charles bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Kombate comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Charles falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Charles was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kwame Kombate!
Kwame Kombate decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 17
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Atherton throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Atherton enables Nightmare to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Atherton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nightmare trying to control but Atherton is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nightmare stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atherton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Nightmare gets to his feet - Atherton follows without any prompting.
Nightmare avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nightmare darts in and clinches Atherton up against the cage.
Atherton is trying to break the clinch but Nightmare is controlling him.#BC2#
Nightmare manages to break the clinch.
Atherton misses with a wild body shot.
Mark Atherton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD2#
Nightmare shoots in and bounces Atherton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nightmare trying to control the position from guard on top but Atherton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nightmare prevents Atherton from getting back to his feet.
Nightmare wants to control from the top but Atherton keeps moving.
Nightmare won't allow Atherton to get back to his feet. #T2##SU2#
Nightmare decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Atherton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nightmare manages to avoid it.
Nightmare tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nightmare.
Nightmare has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MMAH League and Warrior Nation. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nightmare wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atherton keeps working.
Nightmare sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Atherton is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T3#
Nightmare wants to control for a moment but Atherton uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Nightmare slips a nice elbow through Atherton's hands, connecting with Atherton's forehead.
Atherton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Atherton wants to get back to his feet.
Nightmare stalling away here and it's allowed Atherton to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nightmare wants to control from the top but Atherton keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nightmare might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Atherton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nightmare prevents Atherton from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Atherton keeping moving, preventing Nightmare from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nightmare shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Atherton but Atherton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nightmare shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Atherton pinned against the cage. Atherton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Nightmare dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Atherton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nightmare closes this distance looking for a takedown but Atherton circles away.
Atherton keeps the fight on the outside.
Atherton misses with a hook. Nightmare ducked under it nicely.
Atherton misses with a looping left.
A jab from Nightmare misses.
It looked like Atherton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nightmare.
Nightmare slips a jab from Atherton.
Atherton avoids the head kick by Nightmare.
Atherton throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atherton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atherton throws a body punch but Nightmare moves out of range. #CL2#
Nightmare clinches up against the cage.
Nightmare's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Atherton working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Nightmare pulls Atherton into guard.
Nightmare trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Nightmare throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Atherton escapes and throws Nightmare's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nightmare tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Atherton wants to stand but Nightmare is controlling his arm.
Atherton tries to stand but Nightmare controls the position and pulls Atherton into his guard.
Nightmare trying to control the position.
Nightmare wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Atherton is now in half guard.
It looks like Atherton is going to stand back up.
Nightmare has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Atherton is working away from the top position though.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Nightmare manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nightmare wants to get back to his feet but Atherton is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Nightmare looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nightmare is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Atherton wanted to stand there but Nightmare had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cody Nightmare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nightmare tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Atherton misses the target.
Nightmare shoots in looking for a takedown. Atherton tries to sprawl out of it but Nightmare keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Atherton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Atherton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Atherton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nightmare unleashes a big counter combination but Atherton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Atherton misses.
Nightmare tries for a takedown but Atherton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Atherton is looking for a counter combo.
Mark Atherton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Nightmare.
Nightmare lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Atherton circles away quickly and effectively.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nightmare misses with a series of wild punches.
Nightmare tries for a takedown but Atherton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Atherton will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nightmare tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Atherton swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Nightmare closes the distance and clinches.
Nightmare tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Atherton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Atherton working hard to break the clinch.
Atherton tries to break the clinch but Nightmare is controlling the position.
Atherton has had enough of the clinch but Nightmare keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Nightmare escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nightmare shoots in and drives through. Atherton sprawls well.
Atherton is looking to counter punch.
Mark Atherton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Nightmare.
Nightmare tries to score a power double leg takedown but Atherton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nightmare somewhat.#T1#
Nightmare will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nightmare looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Atherton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Atherton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Nightmare darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Atherton pushes Nightmare off looking to stand but Nightmare dives back in and keeps control.
Nightmare wants to control but Atherton is keeping him busy.
Nightmare is just content to waste time from the top position. Atherton takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Nightmare wants to pass the guard but Atherton is keeping the position.
Nightmare trying to control but Atherton is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nightmare throws an elbow that misses. Atherton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nightmare's guard. Nice move by Atherton!#REVR#
Cody Nightmare has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Nightmare is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Nightmare is looking for a triangle here but Atherton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T3#
Nightmare can't do much from the bottom here.
Nightmare is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Atherton tries to stand but Nightmare is controlling his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nightmare is trying to get back to his feet.
Nightmare trying his best to control but Atherton has mounted him.
Nightmare tries to lock up and control but Atherton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Atherton controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nightmare tries to hold on but Atherton postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Atherton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Atherton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Atherton!
A relieved looking Mark Atherton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
FCL - 18
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Paquiao throws a hook to the side of Kitahachi's head but Kitahachi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kitahachi is looking for a counter combo.
Kitahachi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paquiao thuds a left hand into Kitahachi's body.
Paquiao staying out of range there.
Paquiao appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kitahachi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paquiao swinging wildly here.
Danga de danga de dang - Paquiao scores with a four punch combination!
Kitahachi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paquiao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kitahachi doesn't seem bothered though.
Kitahachi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paquiao.
Paquiao misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Paquiao.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paquiao. Kitahachi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paquiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kitahachi.
Kitahachi throws a head kick that misses.
Kitahachi cracks Paquiao with an open hand slap.
Paquiao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mano Paquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kitahachi cracks Paquiao with a good jab.
Kitahachi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paquiao.
Paquiao displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kitahachi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kitahachi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Paquiao wants to slow Kitahachi down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab lands there for Kitahachi.#ROC#Paquiao is rocked!
Kitahachi tries a head kick but it misses.
Paquiao is still on wobbly legs! Can Kitahachi finish him?
Paquiao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kitahachi.
Paquiao seems to have recovered his senses.
Paquiao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kitahachi manages to avoid it.
Paquiao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paquiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paquiao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paquiao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kitahachi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paquiao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Paquiao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kitahachi under the eye.
Paquiao misses with a wild combination.
Paquiao misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
Paquiao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paquiao. Kitahachi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paquiao misses with a series of wild punches.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Kitahachi! Paquiao is backing up but he can't get away as Kitahachi lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Paquiao and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mitsugi Kitahachi! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 1
Date: Mar 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Kim tries for a takedown but Brooks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brooks tried to counter with a leg kick but Kim avoided it.
Kim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brooks.
Brooks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Brooks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kim did well to prevent Brooks getting side control.#SUB2#
Kim actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kim is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Brooks is tapping! Great win for Kim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Micah Kim! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Doggen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nightmare paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Doggen takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Nightmare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nightmare slaps away a takedown attempt from Doggen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Doggen shoots in looking for a takedown but Nightmare manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Doggen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nightmare throws a head kick but Doggen moves out of range.
Nightmare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doggen was well out of range. Poor timing from Nightmare.
And Doggen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nightmare pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nightmare misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nightmare swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doggen throws a counter combo.
Nightmare misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Nightmare moves into the clinch successfully.
Nightmare has Doggen pressed against the cage.
Doggen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cody Nightmare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Doggen.#T1#
Nightmare stops a takedown attempt from Doggen.
Doggen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Nightmare gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Doggen regains guard.
#SUB#
Doggen wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Nightmare has taken Doggen's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Doggen has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cody Nightmare! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Mesyon is looking to clinch.
Mesyon wants to clinch.
Mesyon misses with a takedown attempt - Fair sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Fair has closed the distance and engaged Mesyon in a clinch.
Mesyon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Fair lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mesyon scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Fair manages to mount him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fair controlling the pace for now.
Fair in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mesyon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fair on the ground.#T1#
Fair controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Fair is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Fair!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ric Fair! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1185 Round 4
Date: Mar 15, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Charles shoots in and gets a takedown into Jitmuangnon's guard.
Jitmuangnon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Charles postures up.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Jitmuangnon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Charles stays in close to Jitmuangnon's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitmuangnon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Charles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jitmuangnon as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Charles gets a clinch. #BC2#
Jitmuangnon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Charles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jitmuangnon defends it nicely.#CL2#
Jitmuangnon takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Charles is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jitmuangnon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubens Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jitmuangnon drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Jitmuangnon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Charles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Charles won't allow Jitmuangnon to get back to his feet.
Charles scoring with punches to the head and body.
Charles seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jitmuangnon is pulling down on Charles's head. It's preventing any offense from Charles, at least for the moment.#T3#
Jitmuangnon controls Charles momentarily but Charles frees himself.
Charles wants to get up but he can't break Jitmuangnon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Charles stopping the sweep attempt from Jitmuangnon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice sprawl there from Charles as Jitmuangnon shoots in.
Jitmuangnon tries to clinch up but Charles circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jitmuangnon is defended easily by Charles.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Charles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Charles closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Charles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Charles moves into the clinch successfully.
Charles tries a body shot but Jitmuangnon blocks it.
Jitmuangnon tries to pull guard but Charles holds him up against the cage and eventually Jitmuangnon drops back down to his feet.
Charles misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jitmuangnon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Charles is defending well.
Charles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jitmuangnon has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Jitmuangnon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rubens Charles dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Jitmuangnon or perhaps it was just good defense by Charles, which made it look bad. #TD#
Charles feints and as Jitmuangnon raises his hands in defense, Charles changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Charles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jitmuangnon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jitmuangnon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jitmuangnon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Charles manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Charles lands an upkick as Jitmuangnon stands over him.#T1#
Charles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Charles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU2#
Jitmuangnon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jitmuangnon dives in and grabs Charles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Charles pushes down on Jitmuangnon's head and hops out.#CL#
Charles gets a clinch.
Jitmuangnon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rubens Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodtang Jitmuangnon.
Jitmuangnon is breathing heavily.
Charles is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Charles is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jitmuangnon to keep the fight standing.
Jitmuangnon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Charles has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jitmuangnon uses from the top position.
Rubens Charles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Charles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jitmuangnon's guard. #REVR#
Charles is looking to stand up but Jitmuangnon won't let him.
Charles seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Charles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Charles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jitmuangnon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Charles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jitmuangnon can do to turn this around?
Charles is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Jitmuangnon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Jitmuangnon has an active guard here but Charles has managed to pass into half guard.
Charles is pressing down on Jitmuangnon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jitmuangnon is holding on for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Charles looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Charles seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jitmuangnon for as long as he can get away with.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jitmuangnon pushes Charles off looking to stand but Charles dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Charles throws a right and a left that Jitmuangnon avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rubens Charles dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Charles dives in and grabs Jitmuangnon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jitmuangnon pushes down on Charles's head and hops out.
Charles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Charles wants it to stay on the feet.
Jitmuangnon tries to clinch but Charles moves away #TD#
and Charles counters with a shoot takedown. Jitmuangnon fights it but they end up in guard.
Jitmuangnon looking to control.
Charles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Charles showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jitmuangnon trying to keep a closed guard but Charles is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Jitmuangnon looking for a sweep. Not yet Jitmuangnon, not yet.
Jitmuangnon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Charles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Charles postures up.
Charles not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Charles shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jitmuangnon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jitmuangnon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Charles takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Charles tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jitmuangnon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Charles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Charles prevents Jitmuangnon from improving his position.#SUB#
Charles seems to be working for a kimura but Jitmuangnon defends the submission attempt.
Charles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Charles is taking a breather. Jitmuangnon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jitmuangnon is trying to control but Charles passes into side control!
#T3#
Charles wants to stand but Jitmuangnon has his arm trapped.
Charles controls the position.
Charles trying to control the position but Jitmuangnon is working away.
Charles staying calm.
Charles wants to control but Jitmuangnon is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jitmuangnon stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jitmuangnon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Charles clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Jitmuangnon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Charles gets tackled into the cage by Jitmuangnon. Jitmuangnon maintains the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jitmuangnon looking to stall.
#BC2#
Jitmuangnon manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rubens Charles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Charles has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Rubens Charles!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Rubens Charles!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Rubens Charles!
Rubens Charles wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1185 Round 3
Date: Mar 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Charles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Charles throws the kick towards the body but Man avoids it.
Charles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man but Man pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Charles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man. #CL#
Man moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Charles turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Charles manages to end up in side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Man is looking to regain half guard here but Charles keeps moving and retains side control.
Man seems a little lost for a moment, as Charles dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man is trying to improve his position.
Charles taking a breather here. #T1#
Man scores with a shot to the body.
Man throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Man can't do much from the bottom here.
Man is looking for a sweep.
Man trying to remain calm as Charles controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man wants to get back to his feet but Charles drags him back down.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Man enables Charles to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Man manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
Man looking for a sweep. Not yet Man, not yet.
Charles would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Charles wants to pass the guard but Man is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Charles is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Charles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Charles wants to stand but Man has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Charles throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Man is controlling Charles's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Charles is defended easily by Man.
Charles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Charles swivels and escapes.
Charles shoots in for a takedown but Man shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hit Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rubens Charles.#T4#
Charles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Man takes the fight into the clinch.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Charles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Charles misses with a head kick.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Charles shows good takedown defense.
Man is trying hard to land a takedown here. Charles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Man is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man tries for a takedown but Charles circles away easily#TD2#
so Charles counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rubens Charles dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Charles dives in for a single leg takedown but Man sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Man attempts a counter takedown but Charles avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Charles gets a takedown into half guard.
Man punching from the bottom.
Charles slows the pace down in half guard.
Man wants to improve his position but Charles is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Charles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Man defending well though.
Charles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Charles lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Charles is controlling the pace.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Man wants to control but Charles is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Man bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Man working away.
Charles is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Man knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Charles on the ground.
Charles manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Charles is looking to control Man's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Charles avoid being mounted?
Charles is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Charles is controlling Man's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Charles wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Man tries to clinch there but Charles circles away.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Charles shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Charles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Charles wants it to stay on the feet.
Charles misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Charles moves into the clinch.
Man just leaning against Charles, taking a breather.
Charles avoiding damage.
#TD2#
Charles gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Charles is working Man over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Charles wants to stand and escape but instead Man has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Rubens Charles has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Charles thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rubens Charles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Man gets caught flat footed, as Charles shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Man pushes Charles off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Man stuffs the takedown attempt from Charles. Charles gets slowly back to his feet.
Charles shoots in for a double leg but Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Man shoots in for a double leg but Charles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Man misses with a body shot.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown. Charles tries to sprawl out of it but Man keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Charles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Charles closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
Charles controlling the position. #SUB2#
Charles in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Man is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rubens Charles! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1185 Round 3
Date: Mar 14, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Jitmuangnon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jitmuangnon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Jones wants to improve his position but Jitmuangnon is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jitmuangnon pulls his head out easily.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitmuangnon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jitmuangnon is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jitmuangnon tries to stand and escape but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is still trying to improve position.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jitmuangnon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones gets full guard.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Jitmuangnon from controlling successfully.
Jitmuangnon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones. #TD#
Jitmuangnon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Jitmuangnon from controlling successfully. #T3#
Jitmuangnon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jitmuangnon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones looks winded!#SUB2#
Jones has an active guard here but Jitmuangnon has managed to pass into half guard.
Jitmuangnon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones is looking to control Jitmuangnon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Jitmuangnon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jitmuangnon passes into side control, despite Jones's attempt to control the position.
Jones trying his best to control but Jitmuangnon has mounted him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jitmuangnon controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodtang Jitmuangnon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jones goes for a double leg but Jitmuangnon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jitmuangnon continues to drive forward.
Jitmuangnon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jitmuangnon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jitmuangnon wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jitmuangnon throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Jones feints and as Jitmuangnon raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jitmuangnon kicks Jones off and gets to his feet.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Jitmuangnon moves into the clinch.
Jitmuangnon effectively controlling the action here.
Jones tries for a takedown but Jitmuangnon manages to get underhooks.
Rodtang Jitmuangnon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Jones.#TD#
Jitmuangnon pulls guard successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is fighting to break Jitmuangnon's control of his arms but Jitmuangnon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jitmuangnon controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself. #T1#
Jones pushing down on Jitmuangnon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jitmuangnon trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jitmuangnon tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jitmuangnon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jitmuangnon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jitmuangnon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jitmuangnon.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Jitmuangnon is retaining full guard.
Jitmuangnon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Jitmuangnon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodtang Jitmuangnon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jitmuangnon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Jitmuangnon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jitmuangnon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jones has passed into side control.
#T3#
Jones working away.#SUB2#
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jitmuangnon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jitmuangnon is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jitmuangnon is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones working away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES#
Jitmuangnon throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jitmuangnon scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD#
Jitmuangnon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jitmuangnon is in Jones's guard.#SUB2#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jitmuangnon is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Jones is working an open guard so Jitmuangnon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jitmuangnon as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Jitmuangnon.
Jitmuangnon lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodtang Jitmuangnon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jitmuangnon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones is looking to clinch but Jitmuangnon is avoiding it.
#CL#
Jitmuangnon has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Jitmuangnon lands a takedown into guard.
Jitmuangnon wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jitmuangnon preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jitmuangnon is one step ahead there. #T1#
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Jitmuangnon is proving a slippery customer.
Joshua Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jitmuangnon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Jitmuangnon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jitmuangnon half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Jitmuangnon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jitmuangnon blocking some punches.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jitmuangnon just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Jitmuangnon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Jitmuangnon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jitmuangnon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jitmuangnon slows the pace down in half guard.
Jitmuangnon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.
Jitmuangnon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Jitmuangnon passes into side control, despite Jones's attempt to control the position.
Jitmuangnon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Jones is not content to let Jitmuangnon control the position. #SU#
Jitmuangnon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jones to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Jitmuangnon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jitmuangnon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jitmuangnon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jitmuangnon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodtang Jitmuangnon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Jitmuangnon defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodtang Jitmuangnon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jitmuangnon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Rodtang Jitmuangnon!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Rodtang Jitmuangnon!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Rodtang Jitmuangnon!
Rodtang Jitmuangnon wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1185 Round 2
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Fighter misses the body punch #TD#
and Charles counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Charles is looking to pass Fighter's guard but actually Fighter recovers to full guard.
Charles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fighter looking for a sweep. Not yet Fighter, not yet. #T1#
Fighter trying to keep a closed guard but Charles is proving a slippery customer.
Charles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Fighter misses #TD#
and Charles counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Charles.
Charles wants to get up but he can't break Fighter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Charles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fighter is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Charles gets to his feet - Fighter follows without any prompting. #T2##TD#
Charles closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fighter did well to prevent Charles getting side control.
Charles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fighter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Charles is trying to work for a kimura but Fighter is defending well.
Charles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Charles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Charles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fighter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Charles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fighter wants to control the action here but instead Charles manages to pass to full mount! #T3#
Charles dominating with strikes here.
Fighter is trying desperately to improve position.
Charles with the ground and pound from mount.
Fighter tries to hold on but Charles postures up.
Charles landing punches.
Fighter tries to hold on but Charles pushes him away.
Charles postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fighter looks a forlorn figure.
#T4#
Charles scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Charles mounts Fighter! Really nice guard pass there!
Charles controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Charles has hold of Fighter's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fighter manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Charles takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rubens Charles dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fighter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fighter scores with a body shot.
A big right from Fighter misses.
Fighter connects with a body shot.
Charles looks to score with a jab to the body but Fighter is just out of range.
Charles drops his hands momentarily and Fighter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fighter throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Charles counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rubens Charles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fighter trying to control from the bottom.
Charles is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Charles uses his free foot to push down on Fighter's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fighter. #T1#
Fighter is looking to get to half guard.
Charles is looking to stand but Fighter has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Charles controlling the pace for now.
Fighter wants to control but Charles is having none of it.
Fighter suckers Charles into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Fighter is now in Charles's guard!
#T2#
Charles is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Charles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Fighter stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Charles throws up his legs and catches Fighter in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Fighter tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Charles! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rubens Charles! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1185 Round 2
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Jitmuangnon gets a clinch.
Mccarty is trying to break free.#TD2#
Jitmuangnon pulls guard successfully.
Mccarty wants to control from the top but Jitmuangnon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jitmuangnon working for a triangle but Mccarty defends it easily.
Mccarty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jitmuangnon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mccarty wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Jitmuangnon's closed guard. He's half up but Jitmuangnon has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Jitmuangnon pivots and extends the arm, Mccarty falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Jitmuangnon! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodtang Jitmuangnon! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1185 Round 1
Date: Mar 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Charles throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Charles darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Charles is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brown!
Brown is trying to stand up.#SUB2#
Charles working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Brown looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Charles! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rubens Charles! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1185 Round 1
Date: Mar 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Wood looks for a takedown but Jitmuangnon sprawls well.
Wood needs to keep his hands up - Jitmuangnon had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Rafael Wood has been cut.
Wood swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Jitmuangnon counters with a shoot takedown. Wood fights it but they end up in guard.
Wood is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jitmuangnon dives into side control.
#REVB#
Jitmuangnon controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Jitmuangnon is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Wood looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jitmuangnon gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Wood is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jitmuangnon lets go of the hold and Wood can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodtang Jitmuangnon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Gonzales takes the fight into the clinch.
Gonzales's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD#
Brooks jumps guard.
Brooks is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gonzales is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Brooks has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gonzales is looking to defend but Brooks has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gonzales! Brooks pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gonzales taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jarred Brooks! |
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